Botanical Name
Richea continentis ‘Dinner Plain’
Common Name
Dinner Plain Candle Heath
Description
Richea continentis ‘Dinner Plain’ is a compact alpine shrub native to the high country of Victoria. Richea continentis ‘Dinner Plain’ features dense, green foliage and clusters of small, white to pink flowers in summer. Suited to cool climates, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils and is highly frost tolerant. Ideal for alpine and cold-climate gardens, or as part of a layered planting in sheltered, sunny spots. Slow-growing but long-lived, it offers subtle beauty and strong textural interest.
Plant Category
Small Shrubs
Size (H x W)
0.8m H x 0.8W
Habitat
Richea continentis naturally occurs in the high country of Victoria, thriving in moist, well-drained soils with good organic content and full sun to part shade exposure in cool alpine climates with excellent frost tolerance and adaptation to cold conditions.
Cultural SIgnificance
As part of Australia’s unique alpine Ericaceae family flora from Victoria’s high country, this species represents the specialised mountain plant communities that were traditionally valued by Aboriginal peoples for their role in alpine ecosystems and adaptation to harsh mountain conditions.
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